The Aphasia Center was founded on several basic principles:

• Recovery from aphasia involves a life-long process of re-education, adaptation and support.
• Under the right conditions, people with aphasia can continue to recover even years after onset of aphasia.
• Participating in social, recreational and educational activities helps people with aphasia and their families make psychosocial adjustments.
• Patients and their families can play an important role in increasing public awareness of aphasia.